Constitutions and Directory of the Marian Fathers

305. Power of Granting Dispensations .................... 176 306. Interpretation of By-Laws ............................... 177 307. Changes of Laws ............................................. 177 308. Provincial Statutes ........................................... 177 Epilogue .......................................................................... 179 Directory of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary PART I PATRIMONY AND SPIRITUALITY OF THE CONGREGATION I. Nature, Purpose, Spirituality, and Character............. 183 1. Ministries and Works ........................................... 183 2. Coat of Arms of the Congregation ...................... 183 II. Members .................................................................. 184 III. Patron Saints and Special Devotions (Devotiones Peculiares)................................................................. 184 3. Celebrating the Patrons of the Congregation ...... 184 4. Remembrance of the Death of the Lord ............. 184 5. Devotion to the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary ............................ 184 6. Devotions for the Dead ........................................ 185 7. Some Marks of Identity ....................................... 185 8. Principles Regarding the Solemn Garb ............... 185 PART II CONSECRATED LIFE I. Pursuit of Evangelical Perfection ............................ 187 II. Chastity .................................................................... 187 9. Concern for Preserving Chastity ....................... 187 10. Helps in Preserving Chastity ............................. 187 11. Vigilance ............................................................ 188 Table of Contents 19

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